Section FA Last Modified: September 21, 2018

Ford Pack Joint Couplings

How the Pack Joint Works

Tightening the large Pack Joint Nut compresses an EPDM beveled gasket to make it watertight around the pipe or tubing.

For copper or plastic tubing and pipe there is a split clamp locking device, which is drawn down securely on the tubing or piep by tightening a stainless steel screw. For iron pipe, a stainless steel set screw is provided on the Pack Joint to bite in and lock on the pipe.

Ford Quick Joint Couplings

The Ford Quick Joint offers traditional Ford features of quality and reliability. This easy to use fitting is available on a wide variety
of Ford products. Just stab the copper or plastic tubing into the fitting and tighten down the compression nut to the external
stop. That's it! The Quick Joint provides excellent pullout resistance and superior hydraulic blow-off protection. Note: The Ford
Quick Joint Nut is NOT interchangeable with other Compression fittings.

Ultra-Tite couplings on corporation stops are assembled hand tight and must be removed for drilling or tapping machine
adaptation to corporation stop outlet thread. Once the tap is made, the Ultra-Tite should be securely tightened to the corporation
stop outlet thread.

Ford Pitorifice Key Corp Stops

In extremely cold conditions, Pitorifice Key Corps utilize mainline water flow to help
prevent service line freezing. The Pitorifice copper tube opening on the corporation
stop inlet, which faces upstream, continuously channels the warmer, faster moving
mainline water through a service line loop. The loop channels water from the main, runs
inside a basement (with a tee connection for the customer's plumbing) and returns to the
main with another Pitorifice Corp copper tube opening that faces downstream.

The Pitorifice option is available on 3/4" and 1" Ford Key Style Corporation Stops. These are
non-stock parts. Please call or write for prices and minimum order quantities. Standard
lengths are for direct water main taps; longer lengths for saddles are available.

TO ORDER: Add "-P" to any 3/4" or 1" Corp Stop catalog number for Pitorifice option.

Example: F1000-3-P.

Note: The Pitorifice option is for Key Style Corporation Stops only.

Optional ABS Plastic Upper Section

Available for YL (shallow) Yokeboxes. Plastic Upper Section uses the same bolts as a
standard iron upper section to connect to Yokebox base. Accepts both standard locking or
lockless lids. Insert "P" into the catalog number.Example: YLP144-233.

Additional Options for Linesetters

Padlock Wings

Most valves are available with padlock wings (except for Minneapolis Valve or
where noted). Add "W" to catalog number. Example: B11-333W. "W" in a listed
catalog number indicates that the valve is available with padlock wings only.

360° Tee-head Rotation

Reclaimed Water Ball Valve Tee-head

A distinctive tee-head with "Reclaimed Water" lettering for easy identification is
available on 3/4" through 2" Ball Valves. Insert "RW" into the catalog number.
Example: BRW11-333W. Tee-head sold only with padlock wings.

2" Gate Valve Operating Nut

Minneapolis Pattern Valve

Threads are available around the valve body in order to attach Minneapolis style
curb box. 3/4" and 1" valves have 1-1/2" threads; 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" valves
have 2" threads. If an additional size is required other than the sizes listed,
please contact the factory for availability.

**Stop-and-Waste Feature

Stop-and-waste valves allow the downstream service line to drain when
in the closed position. This feature is typically used to avoid damage to
the service line caused by freezing. Valves available with this option are
indicated with a double asterisk (**). Add "SW" to the end of the catalog
number. Example: B11-333SW.

Tracer Wire Terminal

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